Month: June 2020
Legal Requirements to Consider When Selecting an Executor
The person you choose to be your executor (sometimes called a personal representative) will play an extremely important role, as that person…
How to Handle Savings Bonds in Estate Planning and at Death
A savings bond is defined as “a debt security issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to help pay for the…
Assisted Reproductive Technology and the Real Impact on Estate Planning
According to data provided by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 1.9% of all infants born in the United States, 81,478…
Special Estate Planning Considerations for Art and Other Collections
Many people have collections about which they are quite passionate: The collections may be very valuable, for example, art collections, coins, stamps,…
Caught in the Undertow: How No Estate Plan (or a Bad One) Could Leave Your Family Overwhelmed
Many people love to spend part of their summer vacation at the beach, enjoying the ocean and sunshine. But there may be…
Things to Be Aware of When Administering a Hoarder’s Estate
Hoarding is more than just being a bit messy (or buying a six-month supply of toilet paper): It is actually a mental…